Every woman carries within her a spark — a dream, an idea, or a story worth sharing.
If your passion lies in culture, heritage, or tourism, this is your chance to transform it into something real, impactful, and sustainable.
Deadline for application: 10th October 2025
What will you get from it:
💡 The confidence and skills to grow as an entrepreneur
🌍 Tools to strengthen and bring your project to life
💰 Access to seed funding to kick-start your initiative
🤝 Guidance and mentorship even after the training ends
👭 A supportive sisterhood of women entrepreneurs walking the same path
👉 Women between 18–55 years old
👉 With an idea, a project, or an existing activity in cultural tourism
👉Have basic skills in using a computer or laptop, a phone camera, and digital tools such as Google Meet and Google Classroom
👉Show motivation and commitment to completing the entire program
Deadline for application: 10th October 2025
🚀 This is your moment to step forward, invest in yourself, and create the future you dream of.
Total duration: 84 hours
Period: from mid-October to mid-December 2025
Structure: Spread across several weeks to balance learning with your daily life
Format: Interactive workshops, practical exercises, and mentorship sessions
Focus: From shaping your ideas to building a strong business foundation and connecting with cultural tourism opportunities
Deadline for application: 10th October 2025
📍 Where the Journey Takes Place ?
The training will take place at the University of Mauritius and online for the Rodrigues Beneficiaries.
Note: Some sessions may also be held online via Google Meet and Google Classroom.
By applying, you confirm that:
The information you provide is true
Your participation depends on selection by the organizing committee
If selected, you are ready to fully engage in all program activities
This free training programme is made possible thanks to the support of the Commission de l’Océan Indien (COI), as part of its project to the development of cultural and creative industries in the Indian Ocean. This project is funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD).
Similar programmes are successfully empowering women across the region and now it’s your turn!
The University of Mauritius, a leader in higher education and women’s empowerment, is proud to deliver this programme. The University regularly designs and delivers courses and initiatives to support women entrepreneurs, providing practical skills, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Participants will receive certificates of participation and guidance to turn their ideas into tangible projects.
🎁✨ One Last Surprise…
To celebrate your journey and boost your project, we have prepared special rewards for all beneficiaries:
💸 Seed money to help bring your idea to life.
🎓 A Certificate of Participation from the University of Mauritius.
🤝 Hand-holding sessions after the training to keep you supported.
🏆 And for the winner of the business pitch competition: an additional cash prize to make her dream fly even higher!
💫 Take the Step NOW
This is :
Your moment,
Your story,
Your culture,
Your dream.
Be inspired and change
👉 Fill in the registration form today, and let’s begin this journey together.
Deadline for application: 10th October 2025